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The Auto Door Unlock feature allows some of your doors to automatically be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). To customize the Auto Door Unlock settings, follow these easy steps: 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2....
Hello! The easiest way to locate a coolant leak is to have the cooling system pressure tested, which can be performed when the engine is cold. The failed component would most likely be the coolant pump; it's usually good practice...
Hello. There are a couple of causes that come to mind in this case. Battery cables, electrical system grounds or the electrical control unit (ECU) all come to mind as possibilities. It is safe to say a vehicle that completely...
Stop leak products are generally an amateur, unprofessional solution to a TECHNICAL problem. Factory Service Manuals do NOT recommend or specify stop leak products BECAUSE such products are NOT considered to be an acceptable repair strategy, save for rare exceptions....
Hello. There should be an AUX mode in the car's stereo system that will allow you to use your iPhone to supply music. If this does not work, you may have a faulty stereo that may need to be replaced....
This problem is likely caused by a failing thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). The thermostat is designed to restrict coolant flow to the radiator until the engine reaches designed working temperature (something close to 210 degrees Fahrenheit). Getting to working temperature faster is...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Check your transmission fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-and-add-fluid-to-an-automatic-transmission) to be sure the fluid level on the dipstick is exactly where it is supposed to be. Both too high and too low levels can cause problems. Shifting problems...
It is very possible you have damaged the crankshaft and camshaft bearings. Ideally, the person changing the oil should have taken a sample of the oil that came out first to see if there are metal shavings in the oil....
Having two different gears that are not operating properly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) indicates a problem within the transmission. Possibilities include a pump, valve body or worn clutch pack or packs, which are responsible for reverse and 4th gear application. The transmission would...
If If you’re like many people, you know that when you turn the key in your ignition, the engine cranks and you’re able to drive your car. However, you might not know how that ignition system works. For that matter,...
Ignition Ignition coils operate in a very similar fashion to a transformer; with a 12-volt power source that produces output current simultaneously to an input current that’s being applied. By creating an efficient magnetic field, the force of the electricity...